Bad Dental Habits

Bruxism is the medical term for “involuntarily or habitual grinding of the teeth”. Also included is gnashing, more commonly known as clenching of the jaw. Your Medford dentist is well versed in spotting the signs of bruxism. It is estimated that nearly 25% of the population deals with the issue of bruxism. If untreated, can cause…

Most people have engaged in a few bad dental habits at some point in time, but here are a few that can help serve as a reminder of what not to do. Dr. Deborah Hoover your favorite Medford dentist, outlines 5 of these bad habits and how to avoid them.